DuraTrac gas connectors recalled for potential fire hazard — product photo from the CPSC
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DuraTrac gas connectors recalled for potential fire hazard

DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors sold between May and November 2025 contain a manufacturing defect that can cause gas leaks. These leaks pose a fire hazard. About 196,800 units are affected.

From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Stop using the recalled connectors immediately.
  2. Check if your connector has a yellow DuraTrac label, "Made in Thailand," CSA file number 259973, and a date code of 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C.
  3. Contact DuraTrac for a full refund.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors
UPC code
  • 036978016071
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Blake's Inc. and Merritt's Hardware stores from May 2025 through November 2025 for about $20.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages

Photos from the CPSC

Recalled gas connector with label
Recalled gas connector with label
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with CSA file number "259973" engraving
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with CSA file number "259973" engraving
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with date of manufacture engraving
Close-up view of the flare nut on the recalled gas connector with date of manufacture engraving
Close-up view of the yellow label on the recalled gas connector with "Made in Thailand" listed on label
Close-up view of the yellow label on the recalled gas connector with "Made in Thailand" listed on label

Details

Units affected
About 196,800
Injuries reported
None reported
Illnesses reported
None reported
Fix
Refund
Manufactured in
Thailand
Company contact
DuraTrac toll-free at 866-678-8214 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at customerservice@duratracinc.com or online at https://www.duratracinc.com/product_recalls or www.duratracinc.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall number
26343

In the CPSC's words

Description
This recall involves DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors sold between May 2025 and November 2025. The recalled products have a yellow product label that includes the brand name "DuraTrac," and "Made in Thailand," and are marked CSA file number "259973" engraved on the flare nuts with one of the following codes indicating their date of manufacture: 24D, 25A, 25B, or 25C.
Hazard
The recalled DuraTrac gas connectors contain a manufacturing defect that could cause a gas leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors immediately and contact DuraTrac for a full refund.

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